Gauthier, US
Ben M. Gauthier, Washington, DC US
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20110306145 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FABRICATING AEROGELS AND AEROGEL MONOLITHS OBTAINED THEREBY - Method and devices for rapidly fabricating monolithic aerogels, including aerogels containing chemical sensing agents, are disclosed. The method involves providing a gel precursor solution or a pre-formed gel in a sealed vessel with the gel or gel precursor at least partially filling the internal volume of the vessel and the sealed vessel being positioned between opposed plates of a hot press; heating and applying a restraining force to the sealed vessel via the hot press plates (where the restraining force is sufficient to minimize substantial venting of the vessel); and then controllably releasing the applied restraining force under conditions effective to form the aerogel. A preferred device for practicing the method is in the form of a hot press having upper and lower press plates, and a mold positioned between the upper and lower plates. Doped aerogel monoliths and their use as chemical sensors are also described. | 12-15-2011 |
Ben Matthew Gauthier, University Heights, OH US
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20130116108 | SILICA GLASS HAVING IMPROVED PROPERTIES - The invention relates to a silica glass compound having improved physical and chemical properties. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a silica glass having a desirable brittleness in combination with a desirable density while still yielding a glass composition having a desired hardness and desired strength relative to other glasses. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a silica glass composition that contains at least about 85 mole percent silicon dioxide and up to about 15 mole percent of one or more dopants selected from F, B, N, Al, Ge, one or more alkali metals (e.g., Li, Na, K, etc.), one or more alkaline earth metals (e.g., Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, etc.), one or more transition metals (e.g., Ti, Zn, Y, Zr, Hf, etc.), one or more lanthanides (e.g., Ce, etc.), or combinations of any two or more thereof. | 05-09-2013 |
Benoit G. Gauthier, Little Compton, RI US
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20110073293 | Thermal Wick Cooling For Vibroacoustic Transducers - A soft thermally-conductive wick is provided to be connected between the metallic components on a transducer and onto a thermal sink. Beryllia ceramic is provided to improve heat flux within the transducer while maintaining electrical insulation. The wick provides adequate heat flux and such that the mass and stiffness of the wick do not adversely affect the vibroacoustic properties of the transducer in the frequency band of interest. The mass of the wick attachment is considered in the transducer design with the location and direction of the wick attachment designed so as to not introduce rocking modes or other adverse affects in the frequency band of interest. The wick may be strung, coiled, folded or configured in many ways between the transducer and the thermal sink to ensure that no acoustic or vibrational energy is transmitted down the length of the wick. | 03-31-2011 |
Bruno Gauthier, Methuen, MA US
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20130104048 | UNIFIED PROCESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND METHOD - A unified process management system for creating and executing processes from a remote computer, the system comprising a central server having an associated process database, a process builder and a process player tools located on the remote computer. The process builder tool the process builder tool is configured so as to allow a user to create or edit a process by linking smart icons having associated functionalities using directional links and storing the created process in the process database of the central server. The process player tool is configured so as to allow a user to execute a process selected process from a list of available processes in the database. | 04-25-2013 |
20130226895 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTIMEDIA STREAM DATA SEARCHING AND RETRIEVAL - A system can search for data streams. A processor searches for a data stream device or provider on a network. It is determined if the data stream device or provider includes a stored stream index. The stream index is accessed as a reference stream index if the stream index is discovered. Data streams are searched for using the reference stream index. | 08-29-2013 |
Cassandra Gauthier, Boulder, CO US
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20100094000 | PYRAZOLE COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to | 04-15-2010 |
Cassandra Gauthier, Grand Junction, CO US
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20090253687 | Fused Heterocyclic Compounds and Their Use as Mineralocorticoid Receptor Ligands - The present invention relates to wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification. The compound has a superior mineral corticoidreceptorantagonistic action and is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of hypertension, cardiac failure and the like, a compound having a fused heterocycle, or a prodrug thereof, or a salt thereof; and an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of hypertension, cardiac failure and the like. | 10-08-2009 |
Cassandra A. Gauthier, Longmont, CO US
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20080214621 | Cycloalkyl Lactam Derivatives As Inhibitors Of 11-Beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase 1 - The present invention provides compounds of formula I that are useful as potent and selective inhibitors of 11-beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1. The present invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition which comprises a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutical salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient. In addition, the present invention compositions containing these compounds for the treatment of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, hyperglycemia obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, other symptoms associated with hyperglycemia, and related disorders. Formula I wherein G | 09-04-2008 |
Daniel G. Gauthier, Clarkston, MI US
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20090235884 | Vane-type cam phaser having dual rotor bias springs - A vane-type camshaft phaser for varying the timing of combustion valves including a first torsional bias spring disposed on a cover plate spring guide and grounded to the cover plate and to a slot in a spring retainer to urge the rotor toward an intermediate locking position from any position retarded of the locking position. A second torsional bias spring also anchored to the cover plate and spring retainer urges the rotor in the advance direction over the full range of phaser authority to compensate for added camshaft torque loads imposed by non-valve actuating functions such as driving a mechanical fuel pump. | 09-24-2009 |
20100042306 | Method for synchronizing an oil control valve as a virtual check valve - A standard cam phasing OCV may be employed as a virtual check valve to choke the backflow of oil during negative cam torque conditions, including execution of a duty cycle command in an event-based manner. Normally, OCV duty cycle commands are made on a time basis, but for VCV the duty cycle output change must be synchronized with engine events. A method is disclosed for calculating and delivering the VCV duty cycle so that both time-based and event-based controls are maintained and work together. Phase alignment of response time of the OCV solenoid is based upon cam target wheel edges and is event-based. An initial phase rate vs. phase angle is monitored by the Engine Control Module (ECM). Adjustment of the phase angle is provided to achieve maximum cam position phase rate. | 02-18-2010 |
20120132164 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN OIL CONTROL VALVE - A method for operating an oil control valve in an internal combustion engine is provided. The oil control valve controls a camshaft phaser disposed at an output side of the control valve and includes a spool disposed in a spool housing. The camshaft phaser controls the phase relationship between a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine and a camshaft of the internal combustion engine. The method includes positioning the spool within the spool housing to substantially block oil flow between the camshaft phaser and the internal combustion engine when the engine is temporarily not running. | 05-31-2012 |
20120132165 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A CAMSHAFT PHASER - A method for operating a camshaft phaser in an internal combustion engine is provided. The camshaft phaser is used to control the phase relationship between a crankshaft and a camshaft of the internal combustion engine. The method includes determining that the internal combustion engine will be placed in an automatic stop mode. The camshaft phaser is then controlled to establish a predetermined phase relationship between the crankshaft and the camshaft. The internal combustion engine is then placed in automatic stop mode and the predetermined phase relationship is maintained by substantially blocking oil flow between the camshaft phaser and the internal combustion engine. | 05-31-2012 |
Daniel J. Gauthier, Durham, NC US
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20090073450 | Apparatus and Methods Using Highly Optically Dispersive Media - Embodiments of the invention pertain to the optical phenomena of ‘slow-light’ and ‘fast-light’, provided by a highly optically dispersive medium; that is, one in which the absolute value of the group index of refraction of the medium is equal to or greater than four. Apparatus embodiments of the invention are directed to an optical spectroscopic parameter detection and/or measurement apparatus. In various non-limiting aspects, the apparatus may be in the form of an interferometer, a spectral interferometer, a spectrometer, a wavemeter, a tunable narrowband filter, and other such devices. Various non-limiting, exemplary apparatus may include a two-beam interferometer, a multiple-beam interferometer, a grating-based interferometer/spectrometer, a Fourier-Transform interferometer, and others. The embodied devices include a highly dispersive medium that appropriately can facilitate either a slow-light effect or a fast-light effect, which is disposed in a propagation path of an electromagnetic (EM) input field and, a detector disposed in a manner to detect an output field resulting from the input filed interaction with the highly dispersive medium. Method embodiments involve measuring a spectroscopic parameter with significantly enhanced bandwidth and/or sensitivity and/or resolving power and/or accuracy over currently available measurement techniques, using an embodied optical spectroscopic parameter detection and/or measurement apparatus that incorporates a highly dispersive medium. | 03-19-2009 |
David Gauthier, New Salem, MA US
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20120328887 | Method of fabricating insulated panels - A method for fabricating an insulated flame retardant panel includes the provision of a mixture of rice hulls and adhesive adhered to one or more skins of the panel with pressure in which the adhesive is either a urethane adhesive or a sodium silicate adhesive that is set by applying pressure, with the rice hulls providing an R value comparable to that associated with expanded polystyrene foam or urethane foam but with significantly improved structural properties and without involving environmentally unfriendly processes. | 12-27-2012 |
David Gauthier, Seattle, WA US
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20090327493 | Data Center Scheduler - An exemplary data stream includes value information for use by consumers of global computing resources in making requests for global computing resources. An exemplary method includes receiving information about data center resources from one or more data centers, based at least in part on the information estimating value information for consumption of computing resources of the one or more data centers and streaming the value information via a network. An exemplary medium or media includes instructions to instruct a computing device to receive, from a data stream, value information for computing resources of one or more data centers, to format the value information for display and to issue requests for consumption of at least some of the computing resources. Other methods, devices and systems are also disclosed. | 12-31-2009 |
20100318454 | Function and Constraint Based Service Agreements - An exemplary matching module includes instructions for receipt of information about sellable resources for running web-based services; for a solver for minimizing or maximizing a function subject to constraints; and for output of cost information for purchasing or buying sellable resources for running web-based services where the cost information is based at least in part on minimizing or maximizing the function. An exemplary matching module may be configured to receive information in a domain-specific language. Other methods, devices and systems are also disclosed. | 12-16-2010 |
20110066728 | Data Center Scheduler - An exemplary data stream includes value information for use by consumers of global computing resources in making requests for global computing resources. An exemplary method includes receiving information about data center resources from one or more data centers, based at least in part on the information estimating value information for consumption of computing resources of the one or more data centers and streaming the value information via a network. An exemplary medium or media includes instructions to instruct a computing device to receive, from a data stream, value information for computing resources of one or more data centers, to format the value information for display and to issue requests for consumption of at least some of the computing resources. Other methods, devices and systems are also disclosed. | 03-17-2011 |
David M. Gauthier, Denver, CO US
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20110276186 | Automatic wash boom arm impact sensor system - In an automatic wash, a control unit operates a boom arm around a vehicle in a bay by moving a bridge along a lengthwise vehicle orientation, moving a trolley on the bridge along a widthwise vehicle orientation, and rotating the boom arm about the trolley. The boom arm is coupled to a mount which is flexibly coupled to the trolley such that boom arm impact displaces the mount and the trolley. The displacement may be two-dimensional and/or angular. In response, the control unit determines whether an impact has occurred by comparing the data to a baseline. If there is an impact, the control unit relocates the boom arm and may continue the wash process. If a sufficient force impact occurs that the control unit cannot correct, the boom arm may disengage from the mount which may trigger a breakaway sensor and cause the control unit to abandon the wash. | 11-10-2011 |
David Thomas Gauthier, Seattle, WA US
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20100223085 | MODULARIZATION OF DATA CENTER FUNCTIONS - In one example, a data center may be built in modular components that may be pre-manufactured and separately deployable. Each modular component may provide functionality such as server capacity, cooling capacity, fire protection, resistance to electrical failure. Some components may be added to the data center by connecting them to the center's utility spine, and others may be added by connecting them to other components. The spine itself may be a modular component, so that spine capacity can be expanded or contracted by adding or removing spine modules. The various components may implement functions that are part of standards for various levels of reliability for data centers. Thus, the reliability level that a data center meets may be increased or decreased to fit the circumstances by adding or removing components. | 09-02-2010 |
20120055012 | MODULARIZATION OF DATA CENTER FUNCTIONS - In one example, a data center may be built in modular components that may be pre-manufactured and separately deployable. Each modular component may provide functionality such as server capacity, cooling capacity, fire protection, resistance to electrical failure. Some components may be added to the data center by connecting them to the center's utility spine, and others may be added by connecting them to other components. The spine itself may be a modular component, so that spine capacity can be expanded or contracted by adding or removing spine modules. The various components may implement functions that are part of standards for various levels of reliability for data centers. Thus, the reliability level that a data center meets may be increased or decreased to fit the circumstances by adding or removing components. | 03-08-2012 |
20130163185 | DATA CENTER DOCKING STATION AND CARTRIDGE - A data center may be built from docking stations, and from removable and replaceable IT cartridges. In one example, a docking station is built that provides cooling capability, and other support capability, for IT equipment. An IT cartridge is coupled to the docking station, thereby allowing the IT equipment in the cartridge to receive cooling and other support from the docking station, without the cartridge having any cooling infrastructure (or without having a substantial cooling infrastructure). Since IT equipment may have a shorter useful life than cooling equipment (or other non-IT equipment), when the IT equipment has reached the end of its useful life, the IT cartridge can be retired, and replaced with a new IT cartridge, thereby allowing the longer-lived equipment in the docking station to be easily reused with new IT equipment. | 06-27-2013 |
Diane Gauthier, Richmond, VA US
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20140073542 | ANTIFOAM ADDITIVES FOR USE IN LOW VISCOSITY APPLICATIONS - A lubricant composition comprising a major amount of a base oil having a kinematic viscosity between 2 and 8 cSt at 100° C. and a minor amount of an additive composition represented by formula IV: | 03-13-2014 |
Donald Gauthier, Ocean Ridge, FL US
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20100300108 | STABILIZING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE VIA INCREMENTAL TUNING - An auto-tune controller and tuning process implemented thereby for measuring and tuning the combustion dynamics and emissions of a GT engine, relative to predetermined upper limits, are provided. Initially, the tuning process includes monitoring the combustion dynamics of a plurality of combustors and emissions for a plurality of conditions. Upon determination that one or more of the conditions exceeds a predetermined upper limit, a fuel flow split to a fuel circuit on all of the combustors on the engine is adjusted by a predetermined amount. The control system continues to monitor the combustion dynamics and to recursively adjust the fuel flow split by the predetermined amount until the combustion dynamics and/or emissions are operating within a prescribed range of the GT engine. | 12-02-2010 |
20110265487 | Dynamically Auto-Tuning a Gas Turbine Engine - Tuning processes implemented by an auto-tune controller are provided for measuring and adjusting the combustion dynamics and the emission composition of a gas turbine (GT) engine via a tuning process. Initially, the tuning process includes monitoring parameters, such as combustion dynamics and emission composition. Upon determining that one or more of the monitored parameters exceed a critical value, these “out-of-tune” parameters are compared to a scanning order table. Upon comparison, the first out-of-tune parameter that is matched within the scanning order table is addressed. The first out-of-tune parameter is then plotted as overlaid slopes on respective graphs, where the graph represents a fuel-flow split. Typically, the slopes are plotted as a particular out-of-tune parameter against a particular fuel-flow split. The slopes for each graph are considered together by taking into account the combined impact on each out-of-tune parameter when a fuel-flow split is selected for adjustment. | 11-03-2011 |
20110270502 | EMPLOYING FUEL PROPERTIES TO AUTO-TUNE A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A tuning process is provided for monitoring fuel properties of a fuel being consumed by a gas turbine (GT) engine, and for dynamically tuning the GT engine as a function of changes to the monitored fuel properties. Initially, readings are taken from the GT engine during a reference calibration, or commissioning, and utilized to calculate an initial-pressure-drop reference value. The tuning process during commercial operation takes post-calibration readings from the GT engine to calculate a fuel property parameter, which represents a heating value of the fuel. Specifically, the fuel property parameter is calculated by deriving a corrected-pressure-drop dynamic value as a function of pressure and temperature readings of the fuel at a point upstream of a combustor and pressure drops across fuel nozzles that introduce the fuel into the combustor, and solving a ratio of the dynamic value and the reference value. | 11-03-2011 |
Donald Gauthier, Jupiter, FL US
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20140196461 | DETECTING FLASHBACK BY MONITORING ENGINE-DYNAMIC SPIKES - A tuning process is provided for dynamically tuning a gas-turbine (GT) engine to correct for flashback events without directly measuring occurrences of the flashback events at the GT engine. Initially, readings are taken that measure low-frequency dynamics at the GT engine. A determination of whether flashback criteria are met by an instantaneous signal that quantifies a detected spike within the measured low-frequency dynamics is carried out, where the flashback criteria include the following: identifying the spike overcomes a multiple of an average of the low-frequency dynamics measured over a predefined period of time; and identifying the spike overcomes a preestablished minimum amplitude. Upon the spike meeting the flashback criteria, a count is added to a running record of spikes, which is compared to an alarm limit. If the alarm limit is triggered, action(s) are invoked to address the flashback events, such as adjusting fuel-flow splits of the GT engine. | 07-17-2014 |
20140200721 | Stabilizing A Gas Turbine Engine Via Incremental Tuning During Transients - Methods and systems are provided for automatically tuning a combustor of a gas turbine engine during a transient period, such as when a state of the gas turbine engine is changing. Once it has been determined whether the state of the gas turbine engine is changing, it is then determined whether a lean blowout is imminent, which is based conditions being monitored. A stability bias is applied to the system if either the state is changing or if lean blowout is imminent until the lean blowout is no longer determined to be imminent. The stability bias monitors operating conditions of the gas turbine engine and determines when one of the operating conditions has overcome a threshold value. Once a threshold value is overcome, a fuel flow fraction is adjusted by a predefined increment. The application of the stability bias is gradually terminated once it is determined that the lean blowout is no longer imminent. | 07-17-2014 |
20140277789 | DYNAMIC TUNING OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE TO DETECT AND PREVENT LEAN BLOWOUT - A method for tuning a combustor of a gas turbine engine based on one or more monitored operating conditions is provided. One or more operating conditions of the gas turbine engine are monitored. The monitored operating conditions may include, for example, a low frequency tone, a high frequency tone, and a ratio of the low frequency tone to the high frequency tone. It is determined whether the ratio of the low frequency tone to the high frequency tone is within a first predefined normal range. If the ratio of the low frequency tone to the high frequency tone is within the first predefined normal range, a determination is made not to tune the gas turbine engine. But, if the ratio of the low frequency tone to the high frequency tone is not within the first predefined normal range, a determination is made to tune the gas turbine engine. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277790 | ENSURING NON-EXCESSIVE VARIATION OF GRADIENTS IN AUTO-TUNING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - Methods are provided for ensuring non-excessive variation of a gradient of an applied split bias versus firing temperature of a gas turbine engine. It is determined that an incremental split bias step is to be taken, and a current firing temperature of the gas turbine engine is identified on a graph. A first difference between a split schedule and an applied schedule gradient is calculated using lower firing temperatures than the current firing temperature, and a second difference is calculated using higher firing temperatures. If the first difference exceeds a predetermined limit, the incremental split bias step is not allowed at a lower firing temperature, and similarly, if the second difference exceeds a predetermined limit, the incremental split bias step is not allowed at a higher firing temperature. | 09-18-2014 |
Donald R. Gauthier, Westfield, NJ US
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20130324610 | CATHEPSIN CYSTEINE PROTEASE INHIBITORS - This invention relates to deuterated compounds which are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, such as osteoporosis. | 12-05-2013 |
Douglas A. Gauthier, Cambridge, MA US
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20110132871 | SHEAR SENSORS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to shear sensors. In particular, the present invention relates to deformable sensors for measurement of shear forces during chemical mechanical polishing. | 06-09-2011 |
Forrest P. Gauthier, Maineville, OH US
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20090320847 | MOUTHPIECE SUPPLY VALVE - A mouthpiece supply valve which may be used in connection with a rebreather. An exemplary mouthpiece supply valve may include a housing, an inlet mushroom valve, an outlet mushroom valve, a supply gas regulator, an exhaust valve, and a mode selector. An exemplary mouthpiece supply valve may perform manual diluent valve, automatic diluent valve, overpressure relief valve, excess fluid ejection, and bail-out valve functions. | 12-31-2009 |
Forrest P. Gauthier, Key Largo, FL US
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20120240936 | Mouthpiece Supply Valve Control System - A mouth piece supply valve control system which may be used in connection with mouth piece supply valve with a rebreather. An exemplary mouth piece supply valve control system may include a sensor operative to produce a sensor signal upon sensing a condition, a computer connected to the sensor that may produce a computer signal associated with sensor signal, a logic device operatively connected to the computer for receiving the computer signal, and an automatic actuator operatively connected to the logic device. The automatic actuator may be operatively coupled to a mouth piece supply valve that may be selectable between a first mode and a second mode and the automatic actuator may shift the mouth piece supply valve from the second mode to the first mode upon receipt of a logic device signal from the logic device. | 09-27-2012 |
20150082154 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC FLOWING DATA TO AN ARBITRARY PATH DEFINED BY A PAGE DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE - Improvements to a method for flowing variable data, such as text data, image data, bar code data, and the like, into a path of a template defined by a PDL specification in a high-speed printing operation. | 03-19-2015 |
Forrest P. Gauthier US
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20140201622 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC FLOWING DATA TO AN ARBITRARY PATH DEFINED BY A PAGE DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE - Improvements to a method for flowing variable data, such as text data, image data, bar code data, and the like, into a path of a template defined by a PDL specification in a high-speed printing operation. | 07-17-2014 |
George R. Gauthier, Bethlehem, PA US
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20090218332 | BOILERLESS COMBINATION CONVECTION STEAMER OVEN - A boilerless combination convection steamer oven and controls logic therefor is provided having a cooking cavity formed of a steam generating space with two or more reservoirs and a cooking space, wherein the steam generating space is separated from the cooking space by a removable steam lid, any number from none to all of the reservoirs may be filled depending on the selected cooking mode, and each reservoir of the steam generating space is heated by a separate heating element. | 09-03-2009 |
Greg Edward Gauthier, Dearborn, MI US
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20100145559 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING IMPROVED DRIVEABILITY FOR A VEHICLE - A method for controlling torque delivery in a vehicle powertrain using an enhanced limited operating strategy. The strategy is implemented when a powertrain controller fails to respond properly to a driver command for traction wheel torque whereby a modified wheel torque at vehicle traction wheels under driver control is made available. | 06-10-2010 |
Greg N. Gauthier, Denver, CO US
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20150127381 | METHOD FOR INTERNET-FACILITATED HEALTH CARE COORDINATION - A process that leverages technology to facilitate team-based coordinated care. Techniques for allowing a patient to schedule a future or on-demand videoconference appointment with a health care provider (behavioral or physical), check-in for the appointment, and participate in the videoconference. Further, the system allows a first provider to create and modify in real-time a schedule that modifies availability by types of appointments available and selected by patients/colleagues, view a virtual waiting room in which a patient is virtually located after the patient has checked in, initiate the videoconference, check the availability of a second provider, connect the second provider to the videoconference, view the patient's EHR, add indications about the diagnosis/plan and other notes to the EHR, and generate a bill to the patient for services rendered. Also, the system allows the second provider to indicate their availability, be connected to the videoconference, view the patient's EHR, add indications about the diagnosis/plan and other notes to the EHR, and generate a bill to the patient for services rendered. | 05-07-2015 |
Jacob J. Gauthier, Hillsboro, OR US
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20140282815 | POLICY-BASED SECURE WEB BOOT - A system, device, and method for providing policy-based secure cloud booting include a mobile computing device and a web server. The mobile computing device determines a remote boot address specifying the location of a boot resource on the web server. The mobile computing device opens a secure connection to the web server and maps the boot resource to a local firmware protocol. The mobile computing device executes the boot resource as a firmware image using the local firmware protocol. The boot resource may be a compact disc or DVD image mapped through a block I/O protocol. The boot resource may be a remote file system mapped through a file system protocol. The remote boot address may be configured using a manageability engine capable of out-of-band communication. The remote boot address may be determined based on the context of the mobile computing device, including location. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 09-18-2014 |
James Leo Gauthier, Spring, TX US
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20120024068 | ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR USE WITH A WIND TURBINE INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING SAME - An alignment tool for use in inspecting a ring gear of a gearbox. The ring gear includes an outer surface and a plurality of gear teeth extending radially inwardly from the outer surface. The alignment tool includes a support member that extends between a leading edge and a trailing edge. The support member is removably mountable to the ring gear outer surface such that the leading edge is oriented substantially parallel to a forward surface of the ring gear. A guide member extends outwardly from the support member. The guide member includes a guide edge that is oriented with respect to a centerline of a gear tooth. | 02-02-2012 |
Jeremy J. Gauthier, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20080284225 | Foldable head restraint - A foldable head restraint has two head restraint supports set within a bracket. A latch is made integral with at least one of the head restraint supports. The latch rests against a stop to prohibit rotation of the head restraint support in a first direction. The latch rests against a rotational cam to prohibit movement of the head restraint support in a second direction. By rotating the cam, the head restraint support may be folded. The head restraint support is comprised of a metal substrate with over-molded plastic geometry to accept a mating part configured within the head restraint bun. The geometry of the metal substrate and over-molded plastic geometry allow for a reduction, or even elimination, of the slots that are normally required for such a folding head restraint. This ability to fold can yield greater rearward visibility and aid in the kinematic motion of the seat. An articulating head restraint could also include an armature with a cam. The cam has a lock acumination and a stop acumination. The armature fits within a structure composed of a bracket and a slave bracket. A slide, which is attached to a cable, rides within a slot on the bracket. When the slide is in the locked position, the lock acumination of the cam presses against the slide, restraining movement of the slide. When sufficient force is applied to the cable, the slide moves within the slot to an unlocked position. A torsion spring wrapped around the armature causes the armature to rotate to a stowed position. | 11-20-2008 |
Jeremy J. Gauthier, Plainwell, MI US
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20090289489 | Foldable head restraint - A foldable head restraint has two head restraint supports set within a bracket. A latch is made integral with at least one of the head restraint supports. The latch rests against a stop to prohibit rotation of the head restraint support in a first direction. The latch rests against a rotational cam to prohibit movement of the head restraint support in a second direction. By rotating the cam, the head restraint support may be folded. The head restraint support is comprised of a metal substrate with over-molded plastic geometry to accept a mating part configured within the head restraint bun. The geometry of the metal substrate and over-molded plastic geometry allow for a reduction, or even elimination, of the slots that are normally required for such a folding head restraint. This ability to fold can yield greater rearward visibility and aid in the kinematic motion of the seat. | 11-26-2009 |
John Gauthier, Indian Trail, NC US
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20130007520 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED DEVICE TESTING IN CONTENT DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for providing automated testing of network client devices. In one embodiment, test scripts are run at a remote entity which causes changes to functions and/or applications available at the associated client devices. Test scripts may be run as text file framework scripts in a framework run on a script engine. Video capture, optical character recognition (OCR) and image comparison may also be used to determine whether changes to the functions and/or applications run at the devices under test were implemented. The components of the test management and control (TMC) system may be located at separate entities. Several testing entities may access and run tests on the client devices from different remote locations using web services. A reservation service also may be utilized to enable the various testing entities to reserve a date/time for running a test. | 01-03-2013 |
John H. Gauthier, Albuquerque, NM US
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20150112904 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR QUANTIFYING RELATIVE SYSTEM ADAPTABILITY - Methods, systems and computer program products to measure the adaptability of complex systems, including systems of systems, are disclosed. The methods, systems and computer program products provide rigor and defensibility to the analysis and assessment of adaptability. As a result, systems can be designed or acquired that are intrinsically more adaptable and better able to respond to changing environments. | 04-23-2015 |
20150112905 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR EVALUATING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE - Methods, systems and computer program products to evaluate or assess strategies for operating and designing complex systems, including systems of systems, are disclosed. The methods, systems and computer program products provide describe and evaluate the behavior of systems in real-world environments where future conditions are highly uncertain are disclosed. The present disclosure identifies a set of important strategies, a set of concomitant actions, and a set of environmental conditions that form the basis of strategic change rules. These rules can be incorporated in a simulation to modify the behavior of the simulated system. These methods, systems and computer program products offers a capability, which has not been previously available, to evaluate the adaptability of complex systems | 04-23-2015 |
20150112906 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR DETERMINING SYSTEMS RE-TASKING - Methods, systems and computer program products to measure system re-taskability are disclosed. The methods, systems and computer program products may be used in the design of a new or redesign of an existing System of Systems (SoS). Systems re-tasking (aka substitutability or stand-in redundancy) is the process of using different systems to substitute for non-operational systems to meet required functionality, or using multi-function systems to fulfill higher-priority tasks. This ability can increase the overall operational availability of the SoS; it can also increase the adaptability and resilience of the SoS to unknown or changing conditions. The disclosed methods, systems and computer products include simulating an SoS over time, replacing systems that become non-operational (or damaged) with systems that can fulfill the same capability in order to maximize the SoS availability. | 04-23-2015 |
John H. Gauthier, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20140259814 | PARTICULATE-HANDLING BUCKET ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a particulate-handling bucket assembly that provides a sound seal between an extended lip section and an extended cavity section located on opposing scoops of the bucket assembly. The seal is formed by abutting elastomeric material located within a cavity of the extended cavity section against an abutting end of the extended lip section. The elastomeric material has an exposed edge which butts against the abutting end of the extended lip section, with the exposed edge having an exposed height that is greater than or equal to an abutting height of the abutting end of the extended lip section. | 09-18-2014 |
John Mark Gauthier, Tecumseh, MI US
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20110000419 | Molepeller - The Molepeller uses a propeller assembly constructed of corrugated polypropylene, which makes The Molepeller completely safe while operating. All other known wind-driven mole-deterrent devices use rigid materials to construct their propellers, and are inherently dangerous to persons and pets when spinning. | 01-06-2011 |
Jonathan C. Gauthier, Bennington, VT US
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20130015197 | Button Cell Battery Dispenser Package - The invention is a button cell battery dispensing package ( | 01-17-2013 |
Judyellen A. Gauthier, Charlotte, NC US
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20120035977 | Enterprise Consumer Complaints Program - A method and system are provided for identifying, tracking and reporting customer complaints across multiple lines of business of an organization. Each line of business of the organization utilizes a system of record configured to identify an issue received from a customer as a “complaint” based on the same set of criteria and then collect data associated with the complaint. A centralized complaint portal of the organization extracts complaint data from each of the systems of record, processes the data to identify one or more lines of business and/or individuals responsible for or capable of handling the complaints, and routes the complaint data to the identified lines of business and/or individuals for resolution. The complaint portal also analyzes the extracted data to identify trends in the complaints, specific complaint escalations, stages of resolution for complaints, and other similar types of issues related to the complaints, and generates one or more summary reports based on the analyzed data. | 02-09-2012 |
Justin L. Gauthier, Shelby Township, MI US
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20130147184 | QUICK CONNECTOR WITH A SENSOR HOUSING - A quick connector assembly ( | 06-13-2013 |
Larry J. Gauthier, Middleton, WI US
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20110270437 | PERFORMANCE VENUE WITH DYNAMIC MECHANICAL LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A performance venue having a dynamic load management system for use in managing loads. The system uses a dead man circuit as a means for determining the actual or anticipated dynamic load produced by moving loads, and then disables the system by opening the dead man circuit when too many loads are moved or selected to be moved. Preferably, the invention is embodied in a dead man circuit is pure hardware, and is free of software components. The invention also provides a method of controlling movement of loads in a performance venue having a plurality machines. In its basic form, the method comprises selecting at least one of the machines for movement, closing a dead man circuit, and opening the dead man circuit if the current in the dead man circuit falls outside a predetermined range. | 11-03-2011 |
Marc Gauthier, Plano, TX US
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20130023950 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO FACILITATE NEUROSTIMULATOR PROGRAMMING BASED ON PRE-EXISTING THERAPY PROFILES - A method and system are provided to assist in programming of a neurostimulator based on a collection of pre-existing therapy profiles. The method and system access a collection of pre-existing therapy profiles derived from prior actual patients or patient models. The pre-existing therapy profiles include stimulation programs mapped to pre-existing patient profiles. The pre-existing patient profiles have at least one of i) prior lead attribute, ii) prior pain maps, and iii) prior stimulation maps for prior patients or models of patients. The method and system further compare the new patient profile with at least a portion of the collection of pre-existing patient profiles to generate profile matching scores indicating an amount of similarity between the pre-existing patient and the new therapy profile. | 01-24-2013 |
Mark Alan Gauthier, Georgetown, MA US
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20130062178 | PRESSURE SWITCH - A pressure switch includes an outer contact tube, that includes first and second parallel planar contact sheets. An inner conductor is disposed between the planar contact sheets, and an insulator, which includes first and second parallel planar insulator sheets, is disposed between the inner conductor and the outer contact tube. | 03-14-2013 |
Matthew C. Gauthier, Kirkland, WA US
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20110225190 | RECEIVING A VERSION-SPECIFIC RESULT RESPONSIVE TO A QUERY - Content returned by a search query is specific to a version of a product installed on or associated with the computer system requesting the search. Upon receipt of the search query, a search system accesses a persistent descriptor corresponding to a detected version of the product. The persistent descriptor may be a cookie file stored on the requesting computer system. A product detection module interrogates the computer system to identify the associated products, including the particular versions of those products. The search of a repository of general content related to the product is scoped using the persistent descriptor as a search filter in order to provide version-specific content. | 09-15-2011 |
Michael Gauthier, Austin, TX US
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20150090920 | HIGH CARBON NANOTUBE CONTENT FLUIDS - New homogeneous fluids with a viscosity less than about three Poise comprising discrete carbon nanotubes with volume fractions above the percolation threshold concentration calculated for randomly oriented rods in a liquid are disclosed. A method is also disclosed for production of the new fluids. The fluids are particularly useful for making battery pastes. | 04-02-2015 |
Michael H. Gauthier, Rochester, MI US
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20120179527 | METHOD OF DELIVERING EFFECTIVE MOBILE ADVERTISING - Provided herein is a method of delivering an advertisement to at least one mobile device which includes a software application that is operable on mobile devices. Also provided is a software interface that works in conjunction with the mobile software application. The software interface operates on a network server accessible to a computer network, such as the Internet. The method includes the step of defining a geographic location for delivery of the advertisements. The software interface then transmits the advertisement to at least one mobile device operating the mobile software application which is located within the geographic location. An incentive is then provided to the user of the mobile which has received the advertisement. The incentive may optionally comprise a monetary payment to the user of the mobile device. | 07-12-2012 |
Michael T. Gauthier, Oak Creek, WI US
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20080308376 | Ratcheting Mechanism - A ratcheting mechanism for a hand-held tool is provided. The mechanism includes a housing having a central opening and a pair of slots disposed on opposite sides of the opening. Each slot has an arcuate or circular end portion opposite the central opening which circumscribes an arc of greater than 180° in order to pivotally retain a generally circular stem of a pawl therein. Due to the presence of a pair of biasing members within the housing, each pawl is biased inwardly towards the central opening and into engagement with teeth located on the exterior of a gear rotatably disposed within the central opening. A cap rotatably connected to the housing over the pawls and the central opening is able to selectively disengage one of the pawls to allow the rotation of the gear within the central opening in a specified direction. | 12-18-2008 |
Noel L. Gauthier, Maineville, OH US
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20090120654 | Disposable tubular fire extinguisher - One embodiment of the invention is a hand-held fire extinguisher including: a tube having an open outlet end, an outer surface, and an inner surface; a fire suppressant composition provided within the tube; a propellant source containing a propellant, having a propellant outlet, where the propellant outlet is distal from the open outlet end of the tube and from the fire suppressant composition, and where the propellant outlet is in fluid communication with the fire suppressant composition and the open outlet end of the tube; and an actuator for the propellant source. In such apparatus, actuation of the actuator allows propellant flow from the propellant outlet passing through the fire suppressant composition and out through the open outlet end of the tube. | 05-14-2009 |
Noel Leon Gauthier, Norwood, OH US
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20110004133 | BRACE WITH TARGETED COOLING - A brace providing targeted cooling to predetermined anatomical locations and further providing controlled compression. The brace can be wrapped and fastened around a body part. The brace having an interior layer providing comfort to a users skin and capable of efficient and controlled thermal conductivity, and having an outer layer providing insulation and controlled compression. The brace further including a cooling bladder with cooling nodules providing both targeted therapeutic cooling when the brace is worn. | 01-06-2011 |
Ray Gauthier, Duvall, WA US
Robert Gauthier, Hinesburg, VT US
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20080237721 | STRUCTURE AND CIRCUIT TECHNIQUE FOR UNIFORM TRIGGERING OF MULTIFINGER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH TUNABLE TRIGGER VOLTAGE - An external current injection source is provided to individual fingers of a multi-finger semiconductor device to provide the same trigger voltage across the multiple fingers. For example, the external injection current is supplied to the body of a MOSFET or the gate of a thyristor. The magnitude of the supplied current from each external current injection source is adjusted so that each finger has the same trigger voltage. The external current supply circuit may comprise diodes or an RC triggered MOSFET. The components of the external current supply circuit may be tuned to achieve a desired predetermined trigger voltage across all fingers of the multi-finger semiconductor device. | 10-02-2008 |
20090108289 | DESIGN STRUCTURE FOR UNIFORM TRIGGERING OF MULTIFINGER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH TUNABLE TRIGGER VOLTAGE - A design structure for a circuit providing the same trigger voltage across the multiple fingers is provided, which comprises a data representing an external current injection source connected to individual fingers of a multi-finger semiconductor device. For example, the external injection current is supplied to the body of a MOSFET or the gate of a thyristor. The magnitude of the supplied current from each external current injection source is adjusted so that each finger has the same trigger voltage. The external current supply circuit may comprise diodes or an RC triggered MOSFET. The components of the external current supply circuit may be tuned to achieve a desired predetermined trigger voltage across all fingers of the multi-finger semiconductor device. | 04-30-2009 |
Robert Gauthier, Essex Junction, VT US
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20110068364 | BIDIRECTIONAL ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION STRUCTURE FOR HIGH VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS - Semiconductor structures providing protection against electrostatic events of both polarities are provided. A pair of p-n junctions is provided underneath a shallow trench isolation portion between a first-conductivity-type well and each of a signal-side second-conductivity-type well and an electrical-ground-side second-conductivity-type well in a semiconductor substrate. A second-conductivity-type doped region and a first-conductivity-type doped region are formed above each second-conductivity-type well such that a portion of the second-conductivity-type well resistively separates the second-conductivity-type doped region and the first-conductivity-type doped region within the semiconductor substrate. Each of the second-conductivity-type doped regions is wired either to a signal node or electrical ground. One of the two npn transistors and one of the two p-n diodes, each inherently present in the semiconductor structure, turn on to provide protection against electrical discharge events involving either type of excessive electrical charges. | 03-24-2011 |
Robert Henri Gauthier, Houston, TX US
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20090025917 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HEAT RECOVERY WITHIN A SYNGAS COOLER - A method of assembling a syngas cooler is provided. The method includes coupling a supply line within a cooler shell, coupling a heat transfer panel within the cooler shell, and coupling a heat transfer enclosure within the cooler shell such that the heat transfer enclosure substantially isolates the heat transfer panel from the cooler shell. A manifold is coupled in flow communication with the supply line, the heat transfer enclosure, and the heat transfer panel. | 01-29-2009 |
20090173484 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE IN A VESSEL - Methods and systems for a vessel preheating system are provided. The system includes a pressure vessel including an area of excess heat and an area of deficient heat, a plenum defined between the area of excess heat and the area of deficient heat, and a conduit configured to couple a flow of purge fluid from external to the vessel into the plenum wherein heat from the area of excess heat is transferred to the flow of purge fluid in the plenum and the heat is carried by the flow of purge fluid into the area of deficient heat such that the flow of purge fluid purges the area of deficient heat. | 07-09-2009 |
20090272513 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE IN A VESSEL - A method and system for preheating a vessel that includes an area of excess heat and a flow of purge fluid that is channeled to an area to be purged wherein the purge fluid is deficient of heat are provided. The system includes a cooling tube assembly positioned between the area of excess heat and the area to be purged and a first heat exchanger coupled in flow communication to the cooling tube assembly, the first heat exchanger configured to transfer heat between a flow of cooling fluid through the cooling tube assembly and the flow of purge fluid wherein the flow of cooling fluid through the cooling tube assembly is maintained sub-cooled and the flow of purge fluid is heated to facilitate reducing a thermal stress in the area purged. | 11-05-2009 |
20100031570 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AN INTEGRATED GASIFIER AND SYNGAS COOLER - A method and system for an integrated gasifier and syngas cooler are provided. The system includes a gasifier including a reaction chamber, a syngas cooler integrally formed with the gasifier and including at least one heat exchanger element, and a transition portion integrally formed with the reaction chamber and the syngas cooler and extending therebetween, the transition portion further including a throat extending between the reaction chamber and the syngas cooler, the transition portion further including a heat exchanger circumscribing the throat. | 02-11-2010 |
20100223847 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF PARTICULATE REMOVAL FROM GASIFIER COMPONENTS - Disclosed is a method of removing a particulate layer from a gasification system component including locating a shedding apparatus in operable communication with the gasification system component. A force is transmitted from the shedding apparatus into the gasification system component and the particulate layer is shed from the gasification system component as a result of the force. Further disclosed is a syngas cooler for a gasification system including a vessel and a plurality of thermal energy transfer platens located in the vessel. A shedding apparatus is in operable communication with the plurality of platens and is capable of shedding a particulate layer from the plurality of platens by transmitting a force to the plurality of platens. | 09-09-2010 |
20120291246 | DRAIN APPARATUS - In one embodiment, a system is provided, including a plug removal shield. The plug removal shield further includes a tube configured to surround a plug retaining a fluid volume, and a mount configured to hold the tube relative to the plug. The tube includes a port configured to pass a plug removal tool into proximity with the plug. | 11-22-2012 |
20140246175 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE IN A VESSEL - A system for preheating a pressure vessel includes a throat including an area of excess heat and a dome having an area of deficient heat. The throat includes a conduit extending from a pressure vessel opening to the pressure vessel interior. A plenum is defined between the throat and a seal within the dome. The throat extends from the dome toward a dome floor. The floor is substantially perpendicular to the throat. A conduit is coupled to the plenum and channels a flow of purge fluid into the plenum wherein heat from the throat is transferred to the flow of purge fluid and carried by the flow of purge fluid into the area of deficient heat via a gap defined between the seal and the floor such that the flow of purge fluid reduces temperature differential stresses within the pressure vessel and purges the area of deficient heat. | 09-04-2014 |
Robert J. Gauthier, Hinesburg, VT US
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20080224172 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME - A silicon control rectifier and an electrostatic discharge protection device of an integrated circuit including the silicon control rectifier. The silicon control rectifier includes a silicon body formed in a silicon layer in direct physical contact with a buried oxide layer of a silicon-on-insulator substrate, a top surface of the silicon layer defining a horizontal plane; and an anode of the silicon control rectifier formed in a first region of the silicon body and a cathode of the silicon control rectifier formed in an opposite second region of the silicon body, wherein a path of current flow between the anode and the cathode is only in a single horizontal direction parallel to the horizontal plane. | 09-18-2008 |
20080232012 | METHOD FOR IMPROVED TRIGGERING AND OSCILLATION SUPRESSION OF ESD CLAMPING DEVICES - An apparatus for protecting an integrated circuit from electrostatic discharge (ESD) includes an RC trigger device configured between a pair of power rails, a first control path coupled to the RC trigger device, and a second control path coupled to the RC trigger device. A power clamp is configured between the power rails for discharging current from an ESD event, the power clamp having an input coupled to outputs of the first and second control paths, the power clamp independently controllable by the first and second control paths. The first and second control paths are further configured to prevent the power clamp from reactivating following an initial deactivation of the power clamp. | 09-25-2008 |
20130200486 | EXTREMELY THIN SEMICONDUCTOR-ON-INSULATOR (ETSOI) LAYER - Various aspects include extremely thin semiconductor-on-insulator (ETSOI) layers. In one embodiment, an ETSOI layer includes a plurality of shallow trench isolations (STI) defining a plurality of distinct semiconductor-on-insulator (SOI) regions, the distinct SOI regions having at least three different thicknesses; at least one recess located within the distinct SOI regions; and an oxide cap over the at least one recess. | 08-08-2013 |
Ryan Gauthier, Sanford, ME US
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20080236332 | Reciprocating to rotary mechanical conversion device - A mechanical conversion system for receiving input from a toroidal engine that outputs an oscillating motion. The system has a gear set with facing bevel gears that mesh with radially mounted pinions. The bevel gears are mounted on a splined input shaft via bearings and one-way clutches. An overrunning clutch is coupled with each bevel gear. As the input shaft rotates in one direction, the overrunning clutch of one bevel gear is engaged and drives the one gear in the first direction, while the overrunning clutch of the second bevel gear is disengaged and allows the second bevel gear to overrun the input shaft. The overrunning clutch is a type known as a MECHANICAL DIODE®, which engages within 4.5 degrees of rotation, without significant slippage. | 10-02-2008 |
Scott Gauthier, Houston, TX US
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20120310602 | Facilities Management System - Long-term facility maintenance may be more efficient when data from multiple sources are combined onto an easily navigable display. In particular, building model data from a three-dimensional computer assisted design (CAD) file may be combined with maintenance information from a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and other data sources such as user's manuals and repair guides. The combined data may be accessible through a three-dimensional display of the building on a mobile device. The mobile device allows a user to navigate through the building and select components to view additional maintenance information for the selected components. The display may interact with location sensing devices, such as GPS, in the mobile device to automatically display model data near the user's location. Additionally, a user may modify component information on the mobile device, which is transmitted to the CMMS to update the stored component information. | 12-06-2012 |
Sébastien Gauthier US
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20120080879 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES AND KITS FOR CONDUITS - A connector assembly for connecting a second conduit to a first conduit is disclosed. The connector assembly comprises a rigid insert comprising a flange and a first annular portion. The first annular portion defines a bore comprising a threaded portion. The flange is configured to be positioned through an opening formed in a wall of the first conduit. The connector assembly comprises a sleeve comprising an arcuate base. A portion of the arcuate base is configured to contact an outer perimeter of the first conduit proximate to the opening. The connector assembly comprises a second annular portion extending from the arcuate base and a cylindrical portion comprising threads thereon. The threads are configured to threadably engage the threaded portion of the bore. The connector assembly comprises a threaded fastening member configured to be threadably engaged with the threads. | 04-05-2012 |
Stacy Gauthier, Grafton, WI US
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20130291694 | Electronic Torque Wrench - A torque wrench for use in driving fasteners is provided. The wrench includes an electronics unit disposed within a body of the wrench that is capable of sensing and measuring the torque applied to a fastener by the wrench and providing an output of the level of torque to the user. The electronics unit is also disposed within a barrier in the body that isolates the unit from the exterior environment around the wrench. The data sensed by the electronics unit can be utilized to provide feedback to the user regarding the operation of the wrench, and to monitor the overall operation of the wrench for calibration purposes, among other functions. During use, the wrench can provide the user with visual, audible and tactile feedback regarding the operation of the device relative to stored maximum torque values stored in the electronics unit. | 11-07-2013 |
20140260837 | ELECTRONIC TORQUE WRENCH - A torque wrench for use in driving fasteners is provided. The wrench includes an electronics unit disposed within a body of the wrench that is capable of sensing and measuring the torque applied to a fastener by the wrench and providing an output of the level of torque to the user. The electronics unit is also disposed within a barrier in the body that isolates the unit from the exterior environment around the wrench. The data sensed by the electronics unit can be utilized to provide feedback to the user regarding the operation of the wrench, and to monitor the overall operation of the wrench for calibration purposes, among other functions. During use, the wrench can provide the user with visual, audible and tactile feedback regarding the operation of the device relative to stored maximum torque values stored in the electronics unit. | 09-18-2014 |
Stacy Ann Gauthier, Grafton, WI US
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20140165796 | Electronic Torque Wrench - A torque wrench for use in driving fasteners is provided. The wrench includes an electronics unit disposed within a housing engaged with the body of the wrench that is capable of sensing and measuring the torque applied to a fastener by the wrench and providing an output of the level of torque to the user. The data sensed by the electronics unit can be utilized to provide feedback to the user regarding the operation of the wrench, and to monitor the overall operation of the wrench for calibration purposes, among other functions. During use, the wrench can provide the user with visual, audible and tactile feedback regarding the operation of the device relative to stored maximum torque values stored in the electronics unit. The housing for the electronics unit can be formed to be a single use component of the tool or can be designed for multiple uses with a configuration that can be engaged with cradles forming the body of the wrench having various different configurations. | 06-19-2014 |
Steven Gauthier, Inverness, IL US
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20110206483 | WEIGHT SENSING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORKLIFTS - A weight sensing apparatus for a lifting device is disclosed that comprises at least one lifting chain attached to a load-engaging device at a first end and a frame at a second end, the load-engaging device being movable with respect to the frame when a lifting force is applied via the at least one lifting chain, at least one force translating arm fixedly attached to a sensor shaft at a first end and rotatably attached to the at least one lifting chain at a second end, the second end of the at least one force translating arm being attached to the at least one lifting chain between the first and second ends of the at least one lifting chain, and a torque sensor mounted on the sensor shaft that is configured to measure torque applied to the sensor bar by the at least one force translating arm when the lifting force is applied to the at least one force translating arm by the at least one lifting chain. | 08-25-2011 |
20130020137 | Hall Cell Load Measuring Device for Lift Trucks - A weight measuring device includes a first link coupled to one end of a load to be measured. A second link is coupled to another end of a load to be measured. The first and second links include respective sections of a housing configured to place a spring in increasing compression with respect to increasing load on the first and second links. A hall cell and magnet are coupled between the first and second links to enable relative movement therebetween. The hall cell generates a signal related to an amount of movement of the first link with respect to the second link. | 01-24-2013 |
Sylvie Gauthier, Shelton, CT US
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20100028628 | FIBER-REINFORCED DECORATIVE LAMINATE - A fiber-reinforced decorative laminate, and a method for producing the same, is provided. The method includes the steps of: 1) stacking in a superimposed relationship a decorative layer, a fiber-reinforced core layer, and a barrier layer disposed between the decorative layer and the core layer; and 2) simultaneously curing, under heat and pressure, the decorative, barrier and core layers to create the fiber-reinforced decorative laminate. The decorative layer includes one or more decorative sheets, and is at least partially resin-impregnated and at least partially cured. The fiber-reinforced core layer has a texture, and includes at least one fiber-reinforced sheet that is substantially devoid of cellulose. The core layer is at least partially resin-impregnated and at least partially cured. The barrier layer is operable to substantially prevent the texture of the core layer from being apparent through the decorative layer in the cured fiber-reinforced laminate. | 02-04-2010 |
20110073245 | LEATHER LAMINATED DECORATIVE PANEL - A heat and pressure consolidated laminate, and method for producing the same, is provided that includes in superimposed relationship a decorative layer consisting essentially of a leather material, an underlay layer, a substrate, and an optional backer layer. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite one another. The underlay layer includes one or more cellulosic sheets impregnated with a thermosetting resin, and is disposed between the decorative layer and the first layer of the substrate. The backer layer includes one or more cellulosic sheets impregnated with a thermosetting resin, and is disposed contiguous with the second surface of the substrate. | 03-31-2011 |
Thomas Gauthier, Seattle, WA US
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20100160779 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM FOR CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW IMAGING AND MICROBUBBLE-ENHANCED BLOOD CLOT LYSIS - An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is described which utilizes one or more transducer arrays affixed to the head of a patient to diagnose and treat stroke victims. The transducer headset produces a two or three dimensional image of the vasculature inside the cranium, preferably assisted by a microbubble contrast agent. A vascular flow map is produced by the system which may be diagnosed for signs of a blood clot. If a blood clot is detected, a therapeutic beam is transmitted while the contrast agent is present to break up the blood clot by the disruption of microbubbles. The headset may also be used in a monitoring application to detect the recurrence of blood clots in a stroke victim. | 06-24-2010 |
20110137165 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING - In an ultrasound imaging system (UIS), an image capturing arrangement (ICA) captures a sequence of ultrasound images (IMS) of a body (BDY) while an object (NDL) is introduced into the body. A displacement detector (DD) generates a map of displacement indications (DM) from the sequence of ultrasound images. A displacement indication relates to a particular portion of the body and indicates a displacement that the portion has undergone. An object locator (OL) provides an indication (OLI) relating to the location of the object in the body on the basis of the map of displacement indications. | 06-09-2011 |
20110184286 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING IMAGES OF HEATING TINES NEAR A TISSUE PART - A device (D | 07-28-2011 |
20110263985 | Dual Path Color Doppler Imaging System and Method for Simultaneous Invasive Device Visualization and Vasculature Imaging - An ultrasound imaging system ( | 10-27-2011 |
Thomas Patrice Jean Arsene Gauthier, Seattle, WA US
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20120230575 | QUANTIFICATION RESULTS IN MULTIPLANE IMAGING - The present invention relates to ultrasound medical imaging for providing information about a region of interest of an object. In particular, the invention relates to an ultrasound medical imaging system and a method for providing information about a region of interest of an object. In order to improve the quantification information provided to the user, a method for providing information about a region of interest of an object is provided, which method comprises the following steps: In a first acquisition step | 09-13-2012 |
20120253190 | CONTRAST-ENHANCED ULTRASOUND ASSESSMENT OF LIVER BLOOD FLOW FOR MONITORING LIVER THERAPY - A method for assessing a liver includes acquiring image information including contrast-enhanced ultrasound images of the liver. A location of the main hepatic artery (MHA) and a location of the main portal vein (MPV) of the liver are identified in at least one of the contrast-enhanced ultrasound images of the liver. Time-intensity information corresponding to perfusion of a contrast agent in the MHA and the MPV is obtained. A biomarker index value (BW) which is a function of the time-intensity information corresponding to the perfusion of contrast agent in the MHA and the time-intensity information corresponding to the perfusion of contrast agent in the MPV is determined. | 10-04-2012 |
20130195313 | AUTOMATIC POSITIONING OF IMAGING PLANE IN ULTRASONIC IMAGING - The invention is directed to a method for ultrasonic imaging, in which two-dimensional images ( | 08-01-2013 |
20130251221 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH PEAK INTENSITY DETECTION - The present invention relates to an ultrasound imaging system ( | 09-26-2013 |
20130253317 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM WITH PATIENT-SPECIFIC SETTINGS - The present invention relates to an ultrasound imaging system ( | 09-26-2013 |
Tracey M. Gauthier, Kirkland, WA US
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20120179993 | User Interface for Displaying a Gallery of Formatting Options Applicable to a Selected Object - An improved user interface is provided for displaying a gallery of images showing different formatting options combinations that may be applied to a selected object. When a particular image is selected an associated formatting options combination is automatically applied to the selected object. | 07-12-2012 |
William Gauthier, Houston, TX US
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20080287619 | Supported metallocene catalysts - Method employing a supported metallocene catalyst composition in the production of an isotactic ethylene propylene co-polymer. The composition comprises a metallocene component supported on a particulate silica support having average particle size of 10-40 microns, a pore volume of 1.3-1.6 ml/g, a surface area of 200-400 m 2/g. An alkylalumoxane cocatalyst component is incorporated on the support. The isospecific metallocene is characterized by the formula: | 11-20-2008 |
20100234544 | Process for the Polymerisation of Olefins - A process for the polymerisation of olefins comprising the steps of: a) passing an olefin-containing hydrocarbon feedstock over a sorbent material comprising nickel deposited on a support material wherein said nickel is present as both nickel oxide and metallic nickel; b) converting at least part of the olefins contained in said hydrocarbon feedstock into a polymer over one or more metallocene catalysts; and c) recovering the polymer product. | 09-16-2010 |
20110112262 | SUPPORTED METALLOCENE CATALYSTS - Method employing a supported metallocene catalyst composition in the production of an isotactic ethylene propylene co-polymer. The composition comprises a metallocene component supported on a particulate silica support having average particle size of 10-40 microns, a pore volume of 1.3-1.6 ml/g, a surface area of 200-400 m | 05-12-2011 |
20110207898 | Method for Transitioning Between Ziegler-Natta and Metallocene Catalysts in a Bulk Loop Reactor for the Production of Polypropylene - Polymerization processes in a bulk loop reactor are described herein. In particular, a method of contacting a flow of metallocene with a flow of propylene is provided. This method includes directing the flow of metallocene towards a junction, directing the flow of propylene towards the junction and maintaining a portion of the flow of metallocene separate from a portion of the flow propylene within a portion of the junction downstream of the flow of propylene into the junction. In another embodiment, a method of introducing a quantity of antifouling agent into a catalyst mixing system is provided. In this embodiment a portion of the antifouling agent is introduced at or downstream of a point of contact of a stream of propylene with a stream of catalyst. The antifouling agent may be a member, alone or in combination with other members, selected from Stadis 450 Conductivity Improver, Synperonic antifouling agent, and Pluronic antifouling agent. | 08-25-2011 |
20110263802 | Formation of Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Using Non-blended Components - Methods of forming a catalyst, catalysts, polymerization processes and polymers formed therefrom are described herein. The method of forming a catalyst generally includes contacting an alkyl magnesium compound with an alcohol to form a magnesium alkoxide compound; contacting the magnesium alkoxide compound with a first titanium alkoxide and a first agent to form a reaction product “A”, wherein the titanium alkoxide and the first agent are nonblended individual components prior to contacting the magnesium alkoxide; and sequentially contacting the reaction product “A” with a second agent, followed by a third agent, and subsequently a first reducing agent to form a catalyst component. | 10-27-2011 |
20110269923 | MULTI-COMPONENT CATALYST SYSTEMS AND POLYMERIZATION PROCESSES FOR FORMING IN-SITU HETEROPHASIC COPOLYMERS AND/OR VARYING THE XYLENE SOLUBLES CONTENT OF POLYOLEFINS - Embodiments of the invention generally include multi-component catalyst systems, polymerization processes and heterophasic copolymers formed by the processes. The multi-component catalyst system generally includes a first catalyst component selected from Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems including a diether internal electron donor and a metallocene catalyst represented by the general formula XCp | 11-03-2011 |
20120010376 | Multi-Component Catalyst Systems and Polymerization Processes for Forming Broad Composition Distribution Polymers - Propylene polymerization processes, polymers and films formed therefrom are described herein. The propylene polymerization processes generally include contacting propylene and an amount of ethylene with a first metallocene catalyst and a second metallocene catalyst within a polymerization reaction vessel to form a propylene based polymer, wherein the amount is an amount effective to form the propylene based polymer including from about 2 wt. % to about 6 wt. % ethylene, the second metallocene catalyst is capable of incorporating a greater amount of ethylene into the propylene based polymer than the first metallocene catalyst and wherein the first metallocene catalyst is capable of forming a propylene/ethylene random copolymer exhibiting a melting temperature that is greater than that of a propylene/ethylene random copolymer formed from the second metallocene catalyst. | 01-12-2012 |
20120216864 | Apparatus and Method for Extending Polyolefin Containing Photovoltaic Panel Life Span - A photovoltaic cell containing at least one substrate, two electrode layers, an organic photovoltaic layer situated between the two electrode layers, and an oxygen scavenger composition. | 08-30-2012 |
20120264894 | Multi-Component Catalyst Systems and Polymerization Processes for Forming Broad Composition Distribution Polymers - Propylene polymerization processes, polymers and films formed therefrom are described herein. The propylene polymerization processes generally include contacting propylene and an amount of ethylene with a first metallocene catalyst and a second metallocene catalyst within a polymerization reaction vessel to form a propylene based polymer, wherein the amount is an amount effective to form the propylene based polymer including from about 2 wt. % to about 6 wt. % ethylene, the second metallocene catalyst is capable of incorporating a greater amount of ethylene into the propylene based polymer than the first metallocene catalyst and wherein the first metallocene catalyst is capable of forming a propylene/ethylene random copolymer exhibiting a melting temperature that is greater than that of a propylene/ethylene random copolymer formed from the second metallocene catalyst. | 10-18-2012 |
20130018157 | SUPPORTED METALLOCENE CATALYSTS - Method employing a supported metallocene catalyst composition in the production of an isotactic ethylene propylene co-polymer. The composition comprises a metallocene component supported on a particulate silica support having average particle size of 10-40 microns, a pore volume of 1.3-1.6 ml/g, a surface area of 200-400 m | 01-17-2013 |
20130102743 | MULTI-COMPONENT CATALYST SYSTEMS AND POLYMERIZATION PROCESSES FOR FORMING IN-SITU HETEROPHASIC COPOLYMERS AND/OR VARYING THE XYLENE SOLUBLES CONTENT OF POLYOLEFINS - Embodiments of the invention generally include multi-component catalyst systems, polymerization processes and heterophasic copolymers formed by the processes. The multi-component catalyst system generally includes a first catalyst component selected from Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems including a diether internal electron donor and a metallocene catalyst represented by the general formula XCp | 04-25-2013 |
20130230718 | Polyolefin Produced with a High Performance Support for a Metallocene Catalyst System - The invention is directed to a metallocene catalyst system and a process for preparing the system. The metallocene catalyst system comprises a support and metallocene bound substantially throughout the support. The selection of certain supports facilitates the production of metallocene catalyst systems having increased catalytic activity than previously recognized. | 09-05-2013 |
20140005035 | Supported Metallocene Catalysts | 01-02-2014 |
William J. Gauthier, Houston, TX US
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20120046512 | METHOD TO PURIFY OLEFIN-CONTAINING HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCKS - A process for purifying an olefin-containing hydrocarbon feedstock comprising the steps of: | 02-23-2012 |
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20120322961 | MULTI-COMPONENT METALLOCENE CATALYST SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF REACTOR BLENDS OF POLYPROPYLENE - Embodiments of the invention generally include multicomponent catalyst systems, polymerization processes and reactor blends formed by the processes. The multicomponent catalyst system generally includes a first catalyst component and a second catalyst component, wherein the second catalyst component is different from the first catalyst component. | 12-20-2012 |
20140051816 | MULTI-COMPONENT CATALYST SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF REACTOR BLENDS OF POLYPROPYLENE - Embodiments of the invention generally include multicomponent catalyst systems, polymerization processes and reactor blends formed by the processes. The multicomponent catalyst system generally includes a first catalyst component selected from an isotactic directing metallocene catalyst. The multicomponent catalyst system further includes a second syndiotactic directing metallocene catalyst component. | 02-20-2014 |